Beautiful Beachfront Home with Panoramic Views of Puget Sound

Lummi Island, WA, USA

About the property

House1800 sqft
Bedrooms3
Sleeps10

Bathrooms3
Half Baths0
Minimum Stay2 - 4 nights

House, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, (Sleeps 8)

Welcome to Golden Hours 2, a beautiful, newly-remodeled beachfront home on Lummi Island's only beach with extended tideflats. You will marvel at the spectacular 180 degree view of majestic Mount Baker, Canadian Mountains, Bellingham city lights, and the abundant wildlife of Hale Passage from all three decks and every room.

The home contains a lovely blend of contemporary and antique furnishings, with thoughtful attention to every detail. There are many comfortable seats for dining and entertaining, both inside and out. In addition to the three view-inspiring decks, there is a large outdoor covered patio with gas barbeque and sitting area. The main floor of the house is handicap accessible, including one bedroom with queen size bed, television, desk, and rocking chair. Also on that level are the kitchen, dining room, family room and bathroom. The cozy family room with leather recliners, media center, and dinette set may become your favorite spot. In the sunken living room there is a tiled corner fireplace, music system, leather furniture and a marvelous panoramic view of the beach and mountains. The bright kitchen includes all new appliances and custom maple cabinets. The large upstairs master bedroom suite features a king-size bed, flatscreen television and DVD player, sitting area, and private deck. A corner jetted tub highlights the master bathroom. The second upstairs bedroom features queen bed, television and sitting area.

Golden Hours 2 is within walking distance from the Lummi Island Ferry Dock, Islander Grocery Store, and Beach Store Cafe. There are roughly 10 miles of winding island roads for hikers and bikers, which mostly follow the shoreline and provide wonderful Puget Sound and San Juan Island Views. Bring your kayaks, jet skis or boats; trailer launching is available at medium to high tide. **NOTE: We disclaim any liability in regard to safety, swimming, damage or loss to boat or equipment. Clams, crabs and oysters are present, and seashells, agates, and seaglass are all fun beachcombing pursuits. Eagles, herons, deer and otters are often seen right on the beach. Equipment for numerous outdoor games is included, as well as marshmallow sticks for the beachside firepit. Several day trip destinations are within an hour's drive after leaving the island, including Vancouver BC, Mount Baker, Lynden and Bellingham.

Bring your family and friends, Golden Hours 2 is perfect for get togethers of all kinds and for all ages. You will create wonderful memories and enjoy hours of fun and relaxation. Hopefully our vacation rental will become your home-away-from-home for many 'Golden Hours' Vacations. See you soon! Please check our calendar for available dates. Sorry, but no pets are allowed.

Keywords: Beachfront Home

Owner

Garrett Day

Member Since 2010

Response rate:
100%

Response time:
within one hour

Speaks:
english

Calendar last updated:
Apr 15, 2018

About Garrett Day

Golden Hours 2 was built in 1987 by us for Gary's Parents' retirement home. They enjoyed it until they moved off-island in 2004. Many of the furnishings were his grandparents. The custom stained glass and most upholstery work were created by his mother. All of the rock walls on this property and the adjoining parcel were built by Gary from the rocks on the beach. The landscaping and garden design are the creations of Liz. In the early spring over 2000 bulbs come to life. The rest of the year, the foliage is a creative mix of rare and common plants. The adjacent property (Golden Hours) is still a family cabin, started in 1939, and expanded throughout the years. Various relatives enjoy the cabin periodically. In the summer of 2010, Golden Hours 2 was extensively remodeled to further enhance the lovely features. Now it is ready for your enjoyment!

Garrett Day purchased this House in 1987

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Amenities

Internet
Accessible
Fireplace
Satellite or Cable
Kids Welcome
Washer & Dryer
Parking
TV
No Smoking

Bedrooms

3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10

Master suite (upstairs)
1 king
Upstairs Bedroom
1 queen, Has toddler bed and portable crib
Main floor bedroom
1 queen

All bedrooms have TV. Master suite also has a DVD player, sitting area and deck.

Bathrooms

3 Bathrooms

Master Bath
toilet, jetted tub, Jetted Tub Bathroom off upstairs Master Bedroom
Upstairs Bath
toilet, combination tub/shower
Main Floor Bath
toilet, shower, Washer/Dryer

3 bathrooms

Location Type

Beach View
House is located 50ft from high tide with easy beach access.
Beachfront
Covered swing in yard next to beach. 80 ft leveled beach sitting area at water's edge, includes outdoor shelter, firepit (wood provided), roasting sticks for marshmallows, picnic table and chairs. Child's covered sandbox. Beach chairs, hammock, and hanging chairs in shelter. Propane beach cooker.
Mountain View
Spectacular views of Mount Baker, the Twin Sisters, and Canadian Cascades during the day, with the lights of Bellingham and the mainland at night.
Oceanfront
Hale Passage

Meals

Guests provide their own meals

General

Living Room
There is a fold out leather couch (queen size) in the living room with bedding available that will sleep an additional two guests.
Broadband Access
Fireplace
Electric fireplace
Hair Dryer
Internet
Iron & Board
Linens Provided
Linens, Beach Towels provided
Clothes Dryer
Mobile Phone
Cellphone coverage for all major providers is available at the location.
Parking Off Street
Convenient parking right next to house.
Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
Telephone
Washing Machine
Wireless Internet

Kitchen

Kitchen
Coffee Maker
Filters provided
Dishes & Utensils
Dishwasher
Dishwashing liquid provided
Ice Maker
Cooking Utensils
Kitchen is fully stocked with ample utensils, dishes. Coffee grinder, griddle, crockpot and other specialty appliances.
Microwave
Pantry Items
Paper towels, napkins, plastic bags, aluminum foil, paper plates and plastic wrap included.
Refrigerator
With ice maker/chilled filtered water.
Stove
Has extra warming burner.
Toaster

Dining

Child's Highchair
Dining
Dining Area
comfy seating for 6 people

Entertainment

Books
Extensive library--children and adults.
CD Player
DVD Player
DVD player in master suite
Satellite / Cable
Cable TV. (4) televisions - (1) each bedroom & family/sitting room. BluRay DVD Player in family room.
Stereo
Under counter CD player/radio in kitchen living room with 'I' pod hookups.
Television
Toys
Toys and games for all ages inside and out.

Outside

Balcony
Balcony deck off master bedroom, panoramic beach views.
Deck / Patio
(2) Covered patio behind house with comfortable seating and tables. Panoramic views and seating on front side facing the beach.
Outdoor Grill

Suitability

wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessiblity on main floor. Includes access to kitchen, family room, dining room, queen bedroom, bathroom, and deck. 4 steps down to sunken living room. With help, wheelchair access to beach is possible.

Pool / Spa

jetted tub
Master bedroom/bathroom.

Attractions

health/beauty spa
restaurants

Leisure Activities

boating
shelling
sight seeing
wildlife viewing

Sports & Adventure Activities

cycling
fishing
hiking
jet skiing
kayaking
sailing
snorkeling/diving
swimming
water skiing
wind-surfing

Notes

Electric Fireplace (Living Room). Boat Launch available-confirm prior to use. Buoy available for boat moorage. Other Misc items available: Beachcombing shoes & boots, yard games including badminton, croquet, tetherball, kiddie pool, infant swing, kiddie picnic table and other outdoor toys.

101 Reviews

Exceptional5/5

Latest reviews

1 - 6 of 101

Lovely property very comfortable for six of us

5/5

Stayed Mar 2018

Marilyn K.

Great views, fun beach walking and biking. Kitchen is well supplied. Great place to relax or take in island activities.

Owner's Response:

Thank you Marilyn for your review. We are glad your family enjoyed the beach fire, smores and the house. The weather was quite a "mixed bag" but most of the time it was quite pleasant. Do come again. Garrett & Liz.

Clean, good design for 3 couples, well equipped for our cuisine interests, pretty water view

5/5

Stayed Dec 2017

Laura F.

Our family rented this house over the Christmas holidays. It suited us very well. Owners even decorated, after asking. Must have taken hours. We really enjoyed the house and surrounding island. Found agates on one long walk. The house has a lovely design and numerous water views. We birdwatched using telescope in living room.

A good bird book would help next time! Will bring mine! Would rent it again.

Appreciated the well equipped kitchen. We all love to cook and planned menus so as to take turns. They even provide basic spices and condiments.

Owner's Response:

Laura, thank you for your great comments. We're glad you appreciated the Christmas trees, decorations, and outside lighting. Liz works hard to make it bright for the holidays.

Thanks for leaving a note about things that needed to be replaced. It is always difficult to keep track of the smaller condiments.

I did locate a bird book in the library. I'll try to find a more detailed one for our area.

Your review has a distinction.. It is the 100th five star review on our website.

Garrett & Liz

Beautiful!!

5/5

Stayed Dec 2017

Margaret P.Greenwood Village

Beautiful property and stunning location with water views straight from the living room and master bedroom windows. We lived the island and the hike up the mountain on the south end. The house is super clean, comfortable and great for a family reunion.

Owner's Response:

Thank you Margaret for your comments about our Lummi Island house. I'm glad the weather cooperated for a hike up Lummi Mountain. The view is spectacular. Do come back again. Liz & Garrett

Lovely getaway

5/5

Stayed Aug 2017

Alita S.

The house and property are very nice and the view is spectacular. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was stocked well, and the outdoor seating was nice. Garrett was very thoughtful and an excellent communicator throughout the whole process. We enjoyed our stay very much.

Owner's Response:

Thank you for your kind words.

We have stayed in numerous VRBO/Home Away rentals and over time have gained an insight into what people want to know about the house and area they are going to stay. That is how we developed our "Important Information" sheets with details about our house and Lummi Island.

Let us know when you want to stay again.

Garrett & Liz

The Perfect Getaway

5/5

Stayed Aug 2017

Mark S.

From the moment we drove onto the ferry for the short crossing to Lummi Island our four days of fun, relaxation and adventure began. The home is just a few minutes drive on the other side and just pulling up to the carport and experiencing the views and the outside facade gave us the wow factor.

Inside, we found the house was very spacious with plenty to keep our 5 kids (16 months to 7 years) engaged and happy. And the views from anywhere on the eastern side of the house across the sea to the mainland and beyond to Mount Baker were breathtaking.

Outside, whether on the grass, gravel or beach there was equally plenty to keep everyone entertained.

We were all able to unwind or explore as we wanted and were really pleased with the communications with the owner before, during and after our stay. We appreciated the email letting us know of the local eclipse event and hearing about the various animals the kids should look out for.

We all left with very fond memories of a wonderful vacation and would certainly recommend this as a perfect getaway.

Mark & Lauren and Doug and Harriet

Owner's Response:

Thanks Mark for your comments about the house and beach. We strive to keep the house and properties in excellent shape. You had some of the finest weather the San Juan's offer. Come back again,

Garrett & Liz

Amazing escape

5/5

Stayed Aug 2017

Lori M.

My brother, two sisters-in law, my husband and I stayed here for four days with the intention of really getting away without the distractions of daily life. This was delivered in spades. The location of this home is spectacular with great views. We were greeted when we arrived by a bald eagle off in the sound. We were so pleased with the home as we had our first look.

The pictures don't do this home justice. There are lots of windows that face the ocean and lots of spaces to just sit and contemplate life or read a good book. There is a patio off the kitchen that is sheltered from any breeze that is so pretty. We would eat our lunch out there.

The attention to detail is remarkable. My brother and I are avid home chefs and we had everything we needed to be able to prepare the meals we wanted. I don't think there is anything we felt we needed that wasn't there.

I would gladly return to this space and would certainly recommend it to anyone.

Thank you for such a memorable vacation!!!

Owner's Response:

Thank you Lori for your review. It was a pleasure meeting you and hope you will find the time in the future to visit our paradise again.

Garrett & Liz

1 - 6 of 101

Location

Lummi Island, WA, USA

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Availability

Additional information about rental rates

Tax Rate

10.5%

CHECK IN-After 3:00P.M.---CHECK OUT-By 11:00A.M. No pets

$329avg/night

101 Reviews

Exceptional 5/5

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